Albanian Daily News 28m

Edi Rama on Kathimerini: Plato, Fortunes and the Chimarra

Edi Rama is already in his 13th year as prime minister, but some of the open questions in the relations between the two countries remain the same and unchanged. A few days before his arrival in Greece for the 11th Delphi Economic Forum (April 22-25), Rama spoke to "K" about Greek-Albanian relations»»»

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Albanian Daily News 28m

Opposition Files Criminal Complaints Against Police Officials

Former Prime Minister Sali Berisha on Monday described a group of protesters arrested during the April 17 demonstration as “unconquerable heroes,” as tensions escalate between Albania’s opposition and law enforcement authorities. The individuals were detained in flagrante by police after allegedly »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 30m

Progressive Bulgaria Wins Most Votes in Greece Voting Sections

Progressive Bulgaria received the most votes in the Bulgarian snap parliamentary elections at voting sections in Greece, according to 100% of processed tally sheets as of 13:00 Monday afternoon, data published on the website of the Central Election Commission show. According to the data, 2,061 Bulg»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 30m

SPA Hotel Medicus in Varshets Upgrades Facilities with Focus on Energy Efficiency

SPA Hotel Medicus in Varshets has completed renovations to improve energy efficiency, owner Dimitar Nikolov told BTA. Since this spring, the hotel has been welcoming guests with new exterior thermal insulation and replaced window frames, which are expected to increase comfort and reduce energy cost»»»

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Al Manar 32m

President Joseph Aoun: Lebanon will handle upcoming negotiations through a delegation headed by Ambassador Simon Karam - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe President Joseph Aoun: Lebanon will handle upcoming negotiations through a delegation headed by Ambassador Simon Karam 20-04-2026 14:26 PM »»»

BNE 43m

India-South Korea summit puts shipbuilding, tech at the forefront

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung arrived in New Delhi on April 19, 2026, for a three-day official state visit. Lee met Indian foreign minister Dr. S. Jaishankar on the first day of his visit. He was due to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi later on April 20. »»»

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BNE 43m

India-South Korea summit puts shipbuilding, tech at the forefront

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung arrived in New Delhi on April 19, 2026, for a three-day official state visit. Lee met Indian foreign minister Dr. S. Jaishankar on the first day of his visit. He was due to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi later on April 20. »»»

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BNE 43m

UPDATE: Magnitude 7.4 earthquake hits off northern Japan, tsunami warning issued for Hokkaido and Tohoku regions

Japan's Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami warning of up to three metres for Pacific coastal areas of Hokkaido and the Tohoku region after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off the Sanriku coast on April 20, the Asahi Shimbun reported. »»»

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BNE 43m

India-South Korea summit puts shipbuilding, tech at the forefront

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung arrived in New Delhi on April 19, 2026, for a three-day official state visit. Lee met Indian foreign minister Dr. S. Jaishankar on the first day of his visit. He was due to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi later on April 20. »»»

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BNE 43m

India-South Korea summit puts shipbuilding, tech at the forefront

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung arrived in New Delhi on April 19, 2026, for a three-day official state visit. Lee met Indian foreign minister Dr. S. Jaishankar on the first day of his visit. He was due to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi later on April 20. »»»

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BNE 43m

India-South Korea summit puts shipbuilding, tech at the forefront

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung arrived in New Delhi on April 19, 2026, for a three-day official state visit. Lee met Indian foreign minister Dr. S. Jaishankar on the first day of his visit. He was due to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi later on April 20. »»»

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The Peninsula 47m

Multiple injured in clash at Paraguay football match

Asuncion, Paraguay: Paraguayan officials suspended a football match between Olimpia and Cerro Porteno on Sunday after several people were injured when Cerro Porteno fans clashed with police at a stadium in the capital. Witnesses said the violence was sparked by the detonation of high-powered firecr»»»

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Albanian Daily News 53m

Socialist Party Targets All 61 Municipalities Ahead of Local Elections, Balla Says

The head of the Socialist Party’s parliamentary group, Taulant Balla, said Monday that the party’s ongoing “re-energizing” process aims to strengthen its structure and prepare for upcoming local elections. Speaking to reporters following a meeting of Socialist lawmakers at the Presidency of the Ass»»»

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Gulf News 53m

It’s back to school in the UAE—and the smiles say it all

1/12At Jumeirah International Nurseries, young learners trickled in under a staggered schedule, including siblings starting the day together.2/12Students at Al Khaleej International School in Dubai on Monday, April 20, as schools across the UAE welcome students back for face-to-face learning.Virend»»»

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Business-review 59m

Vodafone Romania merges Evotracking and iSYS Professional into unified IoT entity

Vodafone Romania announces the completion of the merger between Evotracking and iSYS Professional, two technology entities wholly owned by Vodafone, into a single, stronger company. It will operate under the commercial name EVOGPS powered by iTrack, with Vodafone Romania as the sole shareholder. Th»»»

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Business-review 59m

BR Analysis | Stagflation risk prompting investor caution in Romania

Stagflation is considered to be a growing risk for the Romanian economy this year, as the country has already entered a technical recession while facing additional challenges on the energy front, as prices could soar over the ongoing Middle East conflict. By Ovidiu Poșircă Iulian Lolea, chief econo»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Xi tells Saudi prince passage through Hormuz 'should be maintained'

Chinese President Xi Jinping told Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in a phone call on Monday that "normal traffic" through the vital Strait of Hormuz "should be maintained", state media said. Xi also stressed in the call that China "advocates for an immediate and comprehensive ceasef»»»

Egypt Independent 1h

Investment minister, IFAD head discuss food security, agriculture

Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid Saleh said that Egypt is working to turn agriculture into a competitive export sector. During a meeting in Washington with President of the International Fund of Agricultural Development (IFAD), the two sides discussed cooperation to support fo»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Why cultural fusion could make GCC the next great financial hub

The world’s leading financial centres are not built on capital alone. They are built on the constant exchange of ideas—on people from different systems learning how to think, decide, and operate together. That is where the GCC’s real edge is emerging. Not just in its wealth or infrastructure, but i»»»

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RT 1h

ope Leo XIV downplays feud with Trump over Iran war remarks

Pope Leo has sought to downplay his public spat with US President Donald Trump, rejecting claims that he was trying to challenge the president with his criticism of the war in Iran and calls for peace. Speaking to reporters on a flight to Angola on Saturday, the US-born pontiff insisted that his re»»»

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TAP 1h

Tunisia, Libya sign MoU, twinning agreement on sidelines of Tripoli International Fair

Tunis, April 20 (TAP)- The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Northeast (Tunisia) and the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture of Zliten, Libya, signed a memorandum of understanding on the sidelines of the 52nd edition of the Tripoli...»»»

24 News Agency 1h

Eco-action for Earth Day: KOICA and JICA strengthen ties through K-culture - | 24.KG

On April 18, 2026, the event «Volunteering for Earth» was held in Bishkek, dedicated to Earth Day, observed on April 22. It brought together approximately 70 participants from international cooperation programs. The event was jointly organized by World Friends Korea volunteers, Japan International »»»

24.kg
DW 1h

South Korea, India agree to boost trade and defense ties

TradeIndiaSouth Korea, India agree to boost trade and defense tiesRoshni Majumdar | Shakeel Sobhan AFP, ReutersPrime Minister Narendra Modi hosts South Korean President Lee Jae Myung this week as both countries target $50 billion in trade by 2030. https://p.dw.com/p/5CSkNSouth Korea and India seek »»»

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RT 1h

Trump says US team heading to Pakistan for Iran talks, warns of strikes if no deal

The US negotiating team is heading to Pakistan for the next round of Iran peace talks on Monday, President Donald Trump has announced, while renewing his threat to strike Iran’s infrastructure if no deal is reached.In a Truth Social post on Sunday, Trump accused Tehran of violating the temporary ce»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Cost of war, case for peace: Why US-Iran deal is urgent

The confrontation between the United States and Iran is no longer a conventional political dispute; it has evolved into a multidimensional crisis with military, economic, security, and environmental ramifications that threaten not only the stability of the Arabian Gulf but also the broader internat»»»

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RT 1h

Britain can’t locate 95,000 reservists on recall list – George Robertson

The UK has effectively lost contact with tens of thousands of reservists who would be called up in a national emergency, George Robertson, a former NATO secretary general and a lead adviser for the Strategic Defense Review (SDR), has said. Amid the broader Western militarization over a perceived Ru»»»

rt.com
Gulf News 1h

UAE schools reopen: Safety plans, roles of schools, students, parents outlined

Abu Dhabi/ Dubai: The Ministry of Education and the Education, Human Development and Community Development Council have outlined a comprehensive safety framework, detailing the roles of schools, teachers and parents, as students across public and private schools in the UAE returned to in-person cla»»»

gulfnews.com
Tanjug 1h

Brnabic: Venice Commission's draft opinion fair, balanced

BELGRADE - Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabic said on Monday she had received on Friday the Venice Commission's draft opinion on a set of amendments to Serbian judicial laws, and noted that the draft opinion was "fair and balanced." At a press conference in the parliament building, Brnabic said»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Career focused learning for a changing world

City University Qatar (CUQ) continues to strengthen its role as a career focused university in Qatar, delivering UK degree programmes in its state of the art campus in Lusail. With a clear focus on academic quality, practical learning, and strong student support, the university helps learners build»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Temporary overnight closure on Zekreet Street in Izghawa until May 9

Doha,Qatar: The Public Works Authority, Ashghal, has announced a temporary full closure on part of Zekreet Street in the Izghawa area. The closure applies to traffic heading towards Izghawa Street and is part of scheduled road maintenance. In a social media post, it stated that the closure will tak»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Amir receives Crown Prince of Jordan

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received HRH Hussein bin Abdullah II, Crown Prince of the sisterly Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, on Tuesday at the Amiri Diwan. At the beginning of the meeting, HH the Amir welcomed HRH the Crown Prince of Jordan, emphasizing the deep fraterna»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
24 News Agency 1h

Court extends arrest of ex-chief of SCNS Department for Bishkek until mid-June - | 24.KG

The Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek on April 10 granted investigators’ request to extend the pretrial detention of former head of the State Committee for National Security Department for Bishkek, Eldar Zhakypbekov, also known as Edu, the court’s press service reported. Photo Internet Accordin»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Sustainability in crisis: The UAE’s blueprint in uncertain times

In a world increasingly defined by uncertainty, sustainability is no longer a theoretical construct or a distant set of development goals. It has become a practical framework for national resilience. And although I have spent years teaching the 17 Sustainable Development Goals in universities and s»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Increased Interest in Post-COVID Recovery at Poseidon VIP Residence Club Balneo & SPA Resort Nessebar

Poseidon VIP Residence Club Balneo & SPA Resort in Nessebar reports increased interest in post-COVID recovery programmes, the hotel management told BTA. Demand for such therapies is rising among both Bulgarian and international guests, the management added. The programmes are focused on prevention,»»»

bta.bg
The Peninsula 1h

Study reveals causes of frequent cold infections in children

Brasilia, Brazil: A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Sao Paulo in Brazil has revealed a possible explanation for the recurrence of colds in children. The study suggests that the rhinovirus, the primary cause of the common cold, may hide within the tonsils and adenoids with»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Sana 1h

Syria, Saudi company sign MoU to produce diammonium phosphate from oil shale

Damascus, April 20 (SANA) Syria’s General Establishment of Geology and Mineral Resources signed a memorandum of understanding with Saudi company SAMIROCK to develop a project to produce diammonium phosphate using oil shale. The agreement was signed at the Ministry of Energy in Damascus under the pa»»»

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BNE 1h

DATA: Japan tsunami waves of up to 3m forecast for Hokkaido, Aomori and Iwate

Japan's Meteorological Agency has forecast tsunami waves of up to 3m for Pacific coastal areas of central Hokkaido, Aomori and Iwate prefectures following a magnitude 7.4 earthquake off the Sanriku coast on April 20, the Asahi Shimbun reported. »»»

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BNE 1h

Iran MP plans for strategic management of Strait of Hormuz using the rial

The chair of Iran's parliamentary infrastructure commission has set out the detailed terms of a parliamentary proposal to manage transit through the Strait of Hormuz, including a complete ban on Israeli-linked shipping and tolls payable in rials. »»»

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BNE 1h

Iran MP plans for strategic management of Strait of Hormuz using the rial

The chair of Iran's parliamentary infrastructure commission has set out the detailed terms of a parliamentary proposal to manage transit through the Strait of Hormuz, including a complete ban on Israeli-linked shipping and tolls payable in rials. »»»

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BNE 1h

Iran MP plans for strategic management of Strait of Hormuz using the rial

The chair of Iran's parliamentary infrastructure commission has set out the detailed terms of a parliamentary proposal to manage transit through the Strait of Hormuz, including a complete ban on Israeli-linked shipping and tolls payable in rials. »»»

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BNE 1h

Iran MP plans for strategic management of Strait of Hormuz using the rial

The chair of Iran's parliamentary infrastructure commission has set out the detailed terms of a parliamentary proposal to manage transit through the Strait of Hormuz, including a complete ban on Israeli-linked shipping and tolls payable in rials. »»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Israel Condemns Soldier’s Desecration of Crucifix in South Lebanon

Israel's foreign minister and military on Monday condemned the desecration of a crucifix smashed by an Israeli soldier in a southern Lebanese village home to Christians. A photo that emerged online over the weekend shows a soldier taking the blunt side of an axe to a fallen sculpture of Jesus on th»»»

english.aawsat.com
Gulf News 1h

Burj Al Arab to Armani, Dubai hotels move into upgrade cycle

Dubai: A wave of hotel refurbishments is sweeping across Dubai this summer, with several high-profile properties either scaling back access or pausing key venues as operators move to upgrade assets during the quieter season. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The current »»»

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France24 1h

Spotlight - Up to the job? FBI chief Kash Patel's 'questionable' conduct

A detailed report by The Atlantic's Sarah Fitzpatrick raises many questions over the alleged excessive drinking and erratic behaviour of FBI Director Kash Patel. Patel has described the allegations as "fake news" and is threatening to take legal action against the publications. FRANCE 24's Gav»»»

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Middle East Observer 1h

Rising Tensions as BRICS Nations Consider New Currency Amid U.S. Tariff Threats

President-elect Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to the BRICS nations—Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, along with Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates—threatening a 100% tariff on countries attempting to undermine the U.S. dollar by adopting a new currency. This com»»»

Al Awsat 1h

European Shares Slip as Hopes for US-Iran Peace Fade

European ‌shares declined on Monday, as hopes for peace in the Middle East ebbed with tensions reigniting after Washington seized an Iranian cargo ship that tried to run its blockade and Tehran vowed to retaliate. Investors have grown increasingly jittery as the US-Iran ceasefire, set to expire Tue»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Over 3,300 People Have Died in Iran During War

Iran on Monday offered a new death toll for its war with Israel and the United States, with its forensic chief saying at least 3,375 people had been killed in the conflict. The figure came from Abbas Masjedi, the head of Iran’s Legal Medicine Organization. Masjedi, quoted by the judiciary’s Mizan n»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Israel Army Warns Lebanese Against Returning to South

Israel's military on Monday warned Lebanese civilians against returning to dozens of villages in southern Lebanon, claiming Hezbollah's activities in the area were violating a ceasefire agreement struck last week. Thousands of displaced residents have begun making their way back to parts of souther»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Bangladesh faces telecom shutdowns from Mideast fuel crisis

Dhaka: Bangladesh faces a widespread shutdown of mobile phones without rapid improvements in fuel shortages sparked by the Middle East war, operators said Monday. The South Asian nation of 170 million people imports 95 percent of its oil and gas, mostly from the Middle East, and shortages have hit »»»

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Sputnik 2h

Contradictions With Europe Must Be Resolved at Negotiating Table - Kremlin

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia believes that any contradictions and inconsistencies of mutual interests with Europe should be resolved at the negotiating table, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday. "Any contradictions that exist, any inconsistencies of mutual interests can and should be resol»»»

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